Pro-Europe campaigners claimed Cheltenham is more opposed to Brexit than ever during a rally in the town today.

Grassroots pressure group Cheltenham for Europe spoke to members of the public from a stall on the High Street this afternoon, in one of more than 50 nationwide events for European Movement’s Action Day.

Cheltenham for Europe, which has more than 800 supporters, is campaigning for MPs to get a vote on the final Brexit deal.

The organisation’s treasurer Rod Gay said the reaction today from members of the public has been positive, with 20 people signing up in the first couple of hours.